DCS is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination. It is the policy of DCS that all applicants and employees are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion or creed, gender (includes pregnancy or related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics as required by local, state and federal law. In addition, the District’s policy specifically prohibits retaliation against any individual engaged in a protected activity. Protected activities include making an honestly believed complaint of discrimination; participating as a witness or otherwise in a discrimination investigation; or requesting accommodations based on religion or disability.

In compliance with the provisions of all applicable state and federal civil rights laws, every effort will be made to employ the most qualified individuals without regard to the above factors. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be the District’s policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion. DCS is an equal opportunity employer. DCS does not, and will not permit any of its employees to engage in discriminatory practices involving individuals that they come in contact with as representatives of the District, or their co-workers.

DCS requires immediate reporting of all perceived incidents of discrimination. If you believe that you are being discriminated against, or if you believe that your employment is being affected by such conduct directed at someone else, you should immediately discuss your concerns with your immediate supervisor, the Principal or the Director of Human Resources. Should employees know of an incident of discrimination, they are not only encouraged but also expected to immediately bring the incident to the attention of their supervisor, the Principal or the Director of Human Resources.

DCS is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination. It is the policy of DCS that all applicants and employees are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion or creed, gender (includes pregnancy or related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics as required by local, state and federal law.

The DeSoto County School District is also committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. This website endeavors to comply with best practices and standards defined by Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act. If you would like additional assistance or have accessibility concerns, please contact the webmaster at (662) 449.7183. We are always striving to improve the accessibility standards of our website.